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Arjuna Capital: Microsoft Investors Weigh in on Generative Artificial Intelligence’s Mis- and Disinformation Problem

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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After Microsoft announced its generative AI-powered Bing last February, many AI experts and investors expressed significant concern about this seemingly preemptive release.

Key Points: 
  • After Microsoft announced its generative AI-powered Bing last February, many AI experts and investors expressed significant concern about this seemingly preemptive release.
  • In the days after the product’s release, users found numerous instances of misinformation and disinformation including “hallucinations” and complete fabrications.
  • However, Microsoft may be vulnerable to future legal scrutiny of mis- and disinformation produced by its own gAI tools.
  • Without effective guardrails, mis- and disinformation risks destabilizing our democracy and economy, ultimately impacting the value of diversified portfolios at large.

OVER 100 YOUTH FROM BOSTON TO WASHINGTON DC SET TO ATTEND TUITION FREE SUMMER STARS CAMP FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AUGUST 7-15

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Broadway, GLOBE, Summer, Learning, Board, Director, Food, Poetry, Transport, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Open mic, Rock, Tick, Social media, ImprovBoston, Singing, In the Region of the Summer Stars, Nightclub

Since its founding in 2000, young people with an interest in the performing arts have come to Summer Stars, a nonprofit organization that teaches success through the arts through this 9-day residential program.

Key Points: 
  • Since its founding in 2000, young people with an interest in the performing arts have come to Summer Stars, a nonprofit organization that teaches success through the arts through this 9-day residential program.
  • The camp, including transportation, food, and lodging, is free to participants.
  • The performing arts teaches kids how to bet on themselves, and how to succeed.
  • The theme for Summer Stars 2022 is Louder Than Words, the finale of Jonathan Larsens musical Tick, Tick, Boom!.

Azzad commends Apple shareholders for transparency vote

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Apple Inc., Board, War, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Genocide, Open mic, Church, Board of directors, IPhone, Government, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, GLOBE, News, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Freedom, App store, Risk management, Apple

Falls Church, Virginia, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azzad Asset Management, a leading socially responsible investment firm, today praised Apple Inc. shareholders for their strong vote in favor of greater transparency at the tech company's annual meeting this month.

Key Points: 
  • Falls Church, Virginia, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azzad Asset Management, a leading socially responsible investment firm, today praised Apple Inc. shareholders for their strong vote in favor of greater transparency at the tech company's annual meeting this month.
  • Apple reported 3,042,933,417 votes in favor of the resolution in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
  • The shareholder vote sends a strong message to Apples board of directors: Apple should not--and cannot--censor iPhone apps that are often tools for pro-democracy organizing or freedom of information and communication.
  • In response to the shareholder proposal, Apple management drew attention to its current transparency reporting framework, which the proposal's supporters have deemed insufficient.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Kicks Off A Cappella & Unplugged 2022 with Open Mic at 11/30 Visitors Center

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Outdoors was cold, but inside Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB ) was keeping everyone warm and cozy with the first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.

Key Points: 
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Outdoors was cold, but inside Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB ) was keeping everyone warm and cozy with the first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • Held in the Great Room of the 11/30 Visitors Center, overlooking the square of Chambersburg, an audience of ninety-six enjoyed fifteen performances.
  • The first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic of 2022 passed through seven performers to Round 1.
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information and 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Arjuna Capital: Meta Platforms (Facebook) Needs Third-Party Assessment of Metaverse User Risks and Advisory Shareholder Vote

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The resolution has been filed by investment management firm Arjuna Capital , with co-filers Storebrand Asset Management , SHARE , and SumOfUs .

Key Points: 
  • The resolution has been filed by investment management firm Arjuna Capital , with co-filers Storebrand Asset Management , SHARE , and SumOfUs .
  • Meta is betting its future on the metaverse project, according to the shareholder resolution.
  • A third-party assessment and shareholder vote on the metaverse project would allow Meta to mitigate potential future societal harm, while also retaining shareholder value.
  • Without proper due diligence and governance of the metaverse project, shareholder value could be harmed, according to the resolution.